Installing Roman blinds: step-by-step instructions. Repair in case of breakdown

Advantages of Roman blinds and fastening methods

Roman blinds have become popular for a reason. At first they were treated as a simple type of blinds, and later, when the variety of models and colors expanded, this type of window protection became more in demand.

Today, installing Roman blinds on plastic windows provides a number of advantages:

• Protection from sunlight. The coating perfectly stops the flow of direct rays, providing comfort in the room. At the same time, its penetrating ability allows you to preserve light.
• Fastening Roman blinds to plastic windows is a simple procedure. Fixation will require a maximum of an hour of time, including the period for searching for elements and reading the instructions.
• Dust does not accumulate on the fabric. Very rarely does the coating need to be cleaned, which makes it a very simple solution for allergy sufferers.
• Aesthetics and presentability. Externally, the coating looks very beautiful, looks prestigious and expensive, and is combined with most types of interior.
• Convenience and ease of use. The mechanisms on such products do not jam, control is quick and without complications.
• The material is durable. This allows you to forget for a long time about the need to buy new blinds (Roman blinds).

How to attach a Roman blind to a plastic window ?
For this purpose, specially designed cornices are installed. Can be mounted on a PVC window, ceiling or wall. The installation process differs slightly.

Mounting to wall, ceiling

If you understand how Roman blinds are attached to windows, then it will be easier to understand how to hang them on a wall or ceiling. After all, the diagram is the same, only the cornice is longer, it is usually 1.1 - 2.5 m. Because of this length, it is necessary to drill holes for fasteners not only at the edges, but also in the middle.

Wall mount is suitable if you need to hide window slopes or visually increase its size

You need to do the following:

1. Make level marks in the places of future fastening so that the ends of the cornice are at the same distance from the window opening.
2. Depending on the wall, a hammer drill or a drill with a hammer is used to drill holes.
3. Dowels are inserted into the resulting recesses, a profile is applied, and tightening screws are inserted. It is recommended not to tighten the first two completely; tighten everything only after each element has been seated.
4. All that remains is to insert the cornice into the fasteners.

Installation diagram: 1 – fixing the bracket to the wall; 2 – securing the housing in the bracket

It is important to understand what the wall is made of before you begin. If there is plasterboard sheathing, you will need a special dowel and longer screws to ensure that the curtains are securely fastened.

For installation on drywall, use a butterfly dowel - plastic or metal, depending on the weight of the curtain

List of tools for installing curtains:

• level;
• pencil for marking;
• roulette;
• drill or hammer drill;
• screwdriver (you can use a screwdriver, but this is less reliable);
• additional screws, dowels, in some cases.

Note! It is important to read the instructions before installation; some materials and projects require a special approach.

Curtains are often hung from the ceiling in the same way if, as the designer intended, they go along with curtains. It looks interesting and modern.

Mounting diagram of the bracket for the ceiling method of fastening the curtains

Production Features

How to attach Roman blinds to plastic windows does not depend on where the material is produced. You can buy it from domestic enterprises and distributors, from foreign ones, or make it yourself.

So, when purchasing ready-made material, consider the quality of the fabric especially carefully. Evaluate the density, texture, bring the element of the canvas to the window. It should transmit light well, but not hit the eyes. To check, lift the roll up and look through it. A high-quality coating will not wrinkle and bend easily.

When making Roman blinds yourself, take into account the features of the fabrics used for this purpose:

• Easy to wash. The coating should not be massive. Study the composition of the fabric, look at the features of its washing. The fabric can have different composition.
• A combination of wall shade and Roman blinds. Contrast, monotony or other design tricks are important. If you choose the wrong canvas, the design does not always look good.
• Rejection of odors. It is important to provide the fabric with odor-repellent characteristics, otherwise the material will absorb, for example, the aroma of food.

It is better to choose a plain canvas that is not bright in color. But if you want to highlight the curtains by making them contrast with other design elements, then it is recommended to buy a print, ornament, or massive pattern. True, if the room is large, then the image will make it visually smaller, but for small rooms, prints are a real salvation.

Making Roman blinds yourself

How to hang Roman blinds on plastic windows , having previously prepared the material for use? The work consists of several stages:

• Prepare a suitable fabric. It’s better to buy a special one, impregnated against dirt and sun, durable but lightweight.
• Iron the fabric well. Take measurements - you need window parameters. The canvas will have to be cut somewhat larger - there will be an excess of 5 cm on each edge, and at the top and bottom this figure will be 10-15 cm.
• We calculate the folds - their number. The step will be from 15 to 30 cm.
• You need to fold the indents on the sides and stitch them using a sewing machine. The lines need to be made even, since the asymmetry will be very noticeable, especially on a plain canvas.
• Mark out the warehouses. This can be done using a pencil. It is unlikely that it will be possible to carry out draping carefully without this step.
• Using nails or a stapler, attach the Velcro to the prepared cornice. It can be purchased separately, or it can be made from timber. The main thing is that this element is uniform in structure and size.
• A fold is made at the bottom to insert a weighting agent.
• Next you need to provide a pocket for inserting slats. It is created at the top when creating seams. It is done from the wrong side.
• The rings are attached to the beam and to the pocket. They will have to be sewn to the pocket, but secured to the timber with nails.
• The curtain is secured with textile Velcro for sewing.
• The cord needs to be threaded through the rings and pulled down. It is attached in a certain place so that there is the same tension on the other side.
• The ends need to be tied.

These are simple instructions for creating Roman blinds. As a result, it is possible to obtain a neat, beautiful canvas. The main requirement is to outline all actions on the material, which will allow maintaining symmetry.

Main types of fastenings

How to hang Roman blinds on plastic windows with your own hands ? Why bother doing this yourself? You can get the job done very quickly. But calling a specialist will cost a significant amount, so if you want to save money, you can do everything in person.

Types of fastenings:

• For each sash. The result is ease of opening the window, plenty of space on the windowsill, and maximum convenience.
• On the frame. There will be a lot of space left on the windowsill, but opening such a window will not be easy.
• In the window opening. Using this method of fastening you can completely hide the window sill, but this reduces space. The advantage is that the curtain is on a common level with the wall, which gives some aesthetic advantages.
• The width of the opening. Fixation is carried out to the ceiling or wall. A fairly simple method of fastening; the window sill remains open or closed, depending on which curtains are selected.

To fix the curtains you can use:

• cornice;
• fastening strip;
• other elements fixed with reliable Velcro and other things (does not require drilling the canvas).

How to install a curtain on an opening window sash

When installing a cornice on an opening window sash, drilling can be avoided. Using additional holders would be the right decision, as it will allow you to preserve the appearance of this part of the profile longer.

Compact models of curtains on mini-cornices with a flat body of small thickness are designed for movable window sashes

Scheme for installing a Roman blind on a swing-out shutter

Self-attaching holder. You need to take screws and nuts and fix the curtain brackets to the fasteners. Connect to the cornice. Place the resulting structure on the frame using stable plastic hooks. You won't need any other tools here except a screwdriver.

An example of fastening a light curtain using a spring bracket

For flaps, models with a guide string are best suited, thanks to which the curtain fabric adheres to the window in ventilation mode

The string is fixed on the sash using special holders included in the curtain kit

Such parts can be purchased in online stores or at other points of sale of Roman blinds. They come in two pieces in a pack, which is enough for one sash. If there are several windows with opening compartments in the room, then it is worth ordering the required number plus one (as a reserve or in case of breakdown or defect).

Installation on a cornice

How to attach Roman blinds to plastic windows on a cornice? This is a simple method. The design of this method of fixation assumes:

• installation of a metal profile;
• installation of a lifting system for control;
• electric drive (not necessary, but this will allow remote control).

As a rule, when buying Roman blinds, you don’t have to worry about the presence of a cornice. It is often included in the kit. However, this is not always the case. In some cases, you will have to separately look for material - there is also a considerable choice of materials.

Types of cornice:

• classic (suitable for ordinary window openings);
• mini (the size of the cornice is smaller than the standard);
• beveled (allows use in unusual window formats).

How to attach a Roman blind to a plastic window using a separate curtain rod? You can resort to the simplest method - take a stapler and use it to fix the element in the right places.

You need to sew the fabric on top to form a pocket shape. Next, take the cornice and thread it from the side into the resulting pocket. Next, we work according to the standard scheme - we attach the cornice to the wall using the chosen method. More often this is fixation with metal nails or self-tapping screws. You need to drill the hole carefully so that there are no cracks in the canvas.

Installation directly to the window

It is easier to attach Roman blinds to a PVC window than to a wooden one. It must be said that the fabric chosen to create or purchase the canvas can be anything. The fixation method does not affect this in any way.

How to install Roman blinds on plastic windows:

• We prepare fasteners. They must be included or purchased separately. It is better if you purchase a set of everything you need in advance.
• Holes are made for fasteners. Usually they are made light and appropriate in size. The work is done carefully, since the plastic can easily burst, and this in turn will affect not only the aesthetic component, but also the integrity of the profile.
• Places for fasteners need to be marked. It is important to take accurate measurements and check symmetry with a level.
• Installation of the cornice using drilled holes and fasteners.
• Installation of the fabric - fabric to the cornice.
• Rail connection.
• Lifting mechanism control.

If everything looks nice and the material is raised and lowered properly, you have successfully installed your Roman shades correctly. Mounting to a plastic window is a simple process, but accuracy is important.

It is important to note that the bright side of the coating is located indoors and not outdoors. The reverse will not look beautiful, and the bright part of the canvas will be constantly exposed to the sun. It often happens that the outside of the fabric fades, but the inside remains as bright as before.

Roman blinds - how are they attached to a plastic window in a room with low ceilings? Using the standard method, if the air conditioner is not mounted above. If there is not enough space, fixation can be done on the sides, reducing the height of the cornice. This is a violation of the basic rules, but when there is no choice, then this is allowed.

We looked at how to attach a Roman blind to a plastic window . The technology for carrying out the work is very simple, and you do not need to have special skills to implement it. The main thing is accuracy and subsequent check of the operation of the lifting and lowering mechanism. And, of course, pay attention to the drills. You need to work with suitable ones that will not damage the wall or plastic.

What you need to prepare before attaching Roman blinds to plastic windows

Attaching the product is not difficult, but this process begins with preparing all the necessary materials and tools.

The standard set is:

• Roman curtains;
• screws, dowels, self-tapping screws;
• cornice;
• building level;
• roulette;
• bracket;
• perforator;
• screwdriver.

Before nailing the cornice, you need to mark the wall; for this you need to stock up on a pencil, pen or chalk. Please note that curtain rods are not always sold with Roman shades. If you need to order a cornice, be sure to measure its length.